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This section includes 571 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge (GK) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 251. |
The real executive powers under Parliamentary Government rests with the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Head of the State |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Council of Ministers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 252. |
The Parliamentary form of Government first evolved in |
| A. | Britain |
| B. | Greece |
| C. | France |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» B. Greece | |
| 253. |
Who among the following has the power to summon or prorogue both the Houses of Parliament? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Prime Minister of India |
| C. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | Chairman of the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister of India | |
| 254. |
Who among the following can attend meetings of the Union Cabinet? |
| A. | Cabinet Ministers |
| B. | Ministers of State |
| C. | Deputy Ministers |
| D. | President |
| Answer» B. Ministers of State | |
| 255. |
Which state enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic State of India? |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Andhra |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 256. |
The first ever meeting of the Union Cabinet outside New Delhi was held in |
| A. | Alwar |
| B. | Ajmer |
| C. | Jaipur |
| D. | Sariska |
| Answer» E. | |
| 257. |
How many Union Territories come under the jurisdiction of different State High Courts? |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 258. |
Who defeated Mrs Gandhi in the 1977 Lok Sabha elections? |
| A. | Morarji Desai |
| B. | Raj Narain |
| C. | Charan Singh |
| D. | JP Narayan |
| Answer» C. Charan Singh | |
| 259. |
The right to prorogue the two Houses of Parliament rests with the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Union Council of Ministers |
| D. | Minister for Parliamentary Affairs |
| Answer» B. Prime Minister | |
| 260. |
The right to initiate amendments of the Constitution rests with the |
| A. | State Legislatures |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) above |
| D. | Committee of Constitutional experts known as the "National Convention" |
| Answer» C. Both (a) and (b) above | |
| 261. |
Which among the following countries has a Presidential form of Government? |
| A. | India |
| B. | The USA |
| C. | United Kingdom |
| D. | Switzerland |
| Answer» D. Switzerland | |
| 262. |
In a Presidential type of Government the ministers are answerable only to the |
| A. | Legislature |
| B. | Judiciary |
| C. | President |
| D. | Vice-President |
| Answer» D. Vice-President | |
| 263. |
Which Union Territories are represented in Rajya Sabha at present? I. Delhi II. Puducherry III. Lakshadweep IV. Chandigarh |
| A. | I, II and IV |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I, II, III and IV |
| D. | I and II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 264. |
Which one of the following was an associate State of India before becoming a full fledged State? [CDS 1992] |
| A. | Meghalaya |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» D. Manipur | |
| 265. |
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court draws a monthly salary of |
| A. | Rs 100000 |
| B. | Rs 90000 |
| C. | Rs 120000 |
| D. | Rs 150000 |
| Answer» B. Rs 90000 | |
| 266. |
Who was the member of the Rajya Sabha when first appointed as the Prime Minister of India ? |
| A. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| B. | Indira Gandhi |
| C. | Morarji Desai |
| D. | Charan Singh |
| Answer» C. Morarji Desai | |
| 267. |
Who acted as Prime Minister of India for 12 days on the death of Jawaharlal Nehru? |
| A. | Morarji Desai |
| B. | Mrs Indira Gandhi |
| C. | Gulzari Lal Nanda |
| D. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| Answer» D. Lal Bahadur Shastri | |
| 268. |
The Constituent Assembly arrived at decisions on the various provisions of the Constitution: |
| A. | by a majority vote |
| B. | by a two-thirds majority |
| C. | by consensus |
| D. | unanimously |
| Answer» D. unanimously | |
| 269. |
Article _____ is an in-built instrument in the Constitution for its amendment. |
| A. | 365 |
| B. | 366 |
| C. | 360 |
| D. | 368 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 270. |
The rules for regulating the practice and procedure of Supreme Court under Article 145 of the Constitution are made by the: |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Supreme Court with the approval of the President of India |
| C. | Supreme Court alone |
| D. | Supreme Court in consultation with the Bar Council of India |
| Answer» C. Supreme Court alone | |
| 271. |
There are ____ High Courts in India, out of which Guwahati High Court has territorial jurisdiction over ____ States. |
| A. | 21, 7 |
| B. | 18, 7 |
| C. | 25, 7 |
| D. | 20, 5 |
| Answer» B. 18, 7 | |
| 272. |
A High Court Cora Union Territory may be constituted by |
| A. | President |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Supreme Court of India |
| D. | Union Law Ministry |
| Answer» C. Supreme Court of India | |
| 273. |
Can the Prime Minister Induct Into his Cabinet one who is not a member of Parliament? |
| A. | Yes |
| B. | No |
| C. | Yes during an Emergency |
| D. | Yes if so advised by the President |
| Answer» B. No | |
| 274. |
The Prime Minister of India now receives a monthly salary of |
| A. | Rs 100000 |
| B. | Rs 90000 |
| C. | Rs 120000 |
| D. | a Member of Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 275. |
The first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minster of free India was |
| A. | GB Pant |
| B. | Monuji Desai |
| C. | Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel |
| D. | NG Ayyangar |
| Answer» D. NG Ayyangar | |
| 276. |
The Prime Minister of India who did not face the Union Parliament was |
| A. | Morarji Desai |
| B. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| C. | Charan Singh |
| D. | Rajiv Gandhi |
| Answer» D. Rajiv Gandhi | |
| 277. |
Which House of Parliament is sometimes called the "House of Elders"? |
| A. | Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Lok Sabha |
| C. | Both |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Lok Sabha | |
| 278. |
Which is the highest and final judicial tribunal in respect of the Constitution of India ? [SBI PO 1991] |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | President |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Union Cabinet |
| Answer» D. Union Cabinet | |
| 279. |
Article ____ of the Constitution deals with the procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | 360 |
| B. | 363 |
| C. | 368 |
| D. | 369 |
| Answer» D. 369 | |
| 280. |
Who among the following was the Finance Minister of India in the Interim Government during 1946-1947 ? [CDS 2008] |
| A. | R.K. Shanrnukharn Chetty |
| B. | John Mathai |
| C. | Liaquat Ali Khan |
| D. | Chintamanrao Deshmukh |
| Answer» B. John Mathai | |
| 281. |
The salary and perquisites of the President of India are determined by the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Supreme Court |
| C. | Central Cabinet |
| D. | Union Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 282. |
The Mandal Commission Report pertains to reservation of jobs for |
| A. | anglo-Indians |
| B. | backward classes |
| C. | scheduled castes |
| D. | scheduled tribes |
| Answer» C. scheduled castes | |
| 283. |
The protector of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Constitution is the |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | President |
| D. | Supreme Court |
| Answer» E. | |
| 284. |
The two nominated Anglo-Indians in the House of the People represent a population of about |
| A. | 1 lakh |
| B. | 140000 |
| C. | 2 lakhs |
| D. | 3 lakhs |
| Answer» C. 2 lakhs | |
| 285. |
The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution enumerates the |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Official Languages of India |
| C. | Laws placed beyond the jurisdiction of courts |
| D. | Fundamental Duties |
| Answer» C. Laws placed beyond the jurisdiction of courts | |
| 286. |
When did Mr. Attlee, Prime Minister of England, announce the transfer of power to the Indians? |
| A. | February, 1947 |
| B. | August, 1947 |
| C. | June, 1948 |
| D. | June, 1949 |
| Answer» D. June, 1949 | |
| 287. |
The First Amendment introduced in 1951 added a new Schedule to the Constitution. It is the __ Schedule. |
| A. | Seventh |
| B. | Eighth |
| C. | Ninth |
| D. | Tenth |
| Answer» D. Tenth | |
| 288. |
Which one of the following is not true about the functions of the Attorney General? |
| A. | He will have the right to speak in the House of Parliament |
| B. | He will have the right to vote in Parliament |
| C. | He will have a right of audience in all courts in India |
| D. | He is the first Law Officer of the Government of India |
| Answer» C. He will have a right of audience in all courts in India | |
| 289. |
Who has the authority to remove the Vice-President from his office before the expiry of his term? |
| A. | Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Lok Sabha |
| D. | Supreme Court |
| Answer» B. Parliament | |
| 290. |
The salary and perquisites enjoyed by the President of India are determined by the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» C. Supreme Court | |
| 291. |
The Fundamental Rights as contains in our Constitution are grouped under _______ categories. |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» C. 7 | |
| 292. |
The provision for organising village panchayats finds a place in the |
| A. | Preamble |
| B. | Chapter on Fundamental Rights |
| C. | Chapter on Directive Principles |
| D. | Chapter on Fundamental Duties |
| Answer» D. Chapter on Fundamental Duties | |
| 293. |
The remuneration payable to the Advocate General of a State is determined by the |
| A. | Chief Justice of the State High Court |
| B. | Registrar of the State High Court |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | Chief Minister |
| Answer» D. Chief Minister | |
| 294. |
Which of the following Acts gave representation to Indians for the first time in the Legislature? |
| A. | Indian Councils Act, 1909 |
| B. | Indian Councils Act, 1919 |
| C. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 295. |
Which of the following is not a source of revenue to the Village Panchayats ? [RRB 1991] |
| A. | Property-Tax |
| B. | House Tax |
| C. | Land Tax |
| D. | Vehicles Tax |
| Answer» B. House Tax | |
| 296. |
A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from his position only on grounds of |
| A. | proved misbehaviour or incapacity |
| B. | gross inefficiency |
| C. | senility |
| D. | imbecile conduct |
| Answer» B. gross inefficiency | |
| 297. |
Who among the following can remove a Chief Minister from his office? |
| A. | State Legislative Assembly |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | President |
| D. | Supreme Court of India |
| Answer» B. Governor | |
| 298. |
Which of the following correctly reflects the position of the Upper House of the State Legislature as compared to the position of the Upper House of the Parliament? |
| A. | 1/3rd members of Rajya Sabha retire every second year while 1/4th members of Legislative Council retire every 18 months |
| B. | There is no provision for a joint sitting of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council in the States for resolving deadlocks While there is such a provision in the case of the two House of Parliament |
| C. | While no Bill other than a Money Bill can originate in the State Legislative Council, no Bill can originate in the Rajya Sabha |
| D. | While Rajya Sabha has 12 nominated members, the State Legislative Council has none |
| Answer» C. While no Bill other than a Money Bill can originate in the State Legislative Council, no Bill can originate in the Rajya Sabha | |
| 299. |
Under the original Constitution the States were classified into _____ categories. |
| A. | two |
| B. | three |
| C. | four |
| D. | five |
| Answer» C. four | |
| 300. |
An Advocate General of a State is entitled to appear before |
| A. | any court of law within the country |
| B. | any court of law within the State |
| C. | the Supreme Court of India |
| D. | District and Sessions Courts |
| Answer» C. the Supreme Court of India | |